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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,083, 66,124.52 and 11,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,083, 66,124.52 and 11,251 is: 16,876.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,083 : 66,124.52 = 11,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,083/66,124.52 = 11,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,083x = 66,124.52 × 11,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,083x = 743,966,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,966,974.52/44,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,876.51

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